Weapons Reference Works
Here is a listing of a number of weapons books that are out there. Bear in mind---I haven't read most of these. Some I have, and some I've got. I'm still working on adding comments to this page, though. If anyone has some of books and wants to comment, let me know.Jo (Short Staff) | Knife | Sticks | Chinese Sword
Bo --- Staff Books
Bo Karate : Weapon of Self Defense, by Fumio Demura
Bo : Japanese Long Staff, by Tadashi Yamashita
Okinawan weapons : Bo fighting techniques, by Harold Long
Nunchaku Books
Nunchaku Karate Weapon of Self-Defense, by Fumio Demura
Advanced Nunchaku, by Fumio Demura, Dan Ivan
Dynamic Nunchaku, by Tada Shi Yamashita, Tadashi Yamashita
Nunchaku : The Complete Training Guide, by Jiro Shiroma
Nunchaku; Dynamic Training, by Hirokazu Kanazawa
Ed Parkers Guide to the Nunchaku, by Ed Parker
Nunchaku Karate's Deadliest Fighting Sticks, by Andrew S. Linick
Nunchaku in Action for Kobudo and Law Enforcement, by Joseph C. Hess
Nunchaku and Sai : Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts, by Ryusho, Sakagami
Sai Books
Sai Karate Weapon of Self-Defense, by Fumio Demura
Nunchaku and Sai : Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts, by Ryusho, Sakagami
Tonfa Books
Tonfa-Karate : Weapon of Self-Defense, by Fumio Demura
Advanced Tonfa (Weapons), by Tadashi Yamashita, Mike Lee (Editor)
Tonfa : An Extension of the Mind and Body, by Clifford Crandall Jr.
Tonfa Tactics : A Strategy for Total Defense, by Ted Gambordella
Kama --- Axe/Sickle Books
Kama : Karate Weapon of Self-Defense, by Fumio Demura
Kama Weapon Art of Okinawa, by Toshishiro Obata
Jo --- Short Staff Books
Jo : Art of the Japanese Short Staff, by Dave Lowry
Jo, the Japanese Short Staff, by Don Zier, et al
Jodo-Way of the Stick, by Michael Finn
Traditional Aikido : Sword Stick Body Arts : Basic Techniques Vol 1, by M Saito
Knife, Throwing and Fighting
Blade Master : Advanced Survival Skills for the Knife Fighter, by John. Sanchez
Combat Use of the Double-Edged Fighting Knife, by Rex Applegate
Knife and Tomahawk Throwing : The Art of the Experts, by Harry K. McEvoy
Knife Fighting : A Practical Course, by Michael D. Janich
Knife Throwing : A Practical Guide, by Harry K. McEvoy
Knives, Knife Fighting, and Related Hassles : How to Survive a Real Knife Fight, by Marc MacYoung
Modern Knife Combat : The Training of a Knife Fighter, by Greg Walker
Balisong : The Lethal Art of Filipino Knife Fighting, by Sid Campbell
Field Knife Evaluations : The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Hard Use Knives, by Jerry Younkins
Knife Defense, by R. A. Flesch
Knife and Tomahawk Throwing, by Harry McEvoy
Knife Throwing : Sport Survival Defense, by Blackie Collins
Secrets of Modern Knife Fighting, by David E. Steele
Unarmed Against the Knife, by Oscar Diaz-Cobo
Everybody's Knife Bible : Green Beret Methods and Knife Mannerisms, by Don Paul
Knife and Pistol Fighting, by Masaaki, Dr. Hatsumi
Knife Throwing As a Modern Sport, by K.K. McEvoy
Military Knife Fighting, by Robert K. Spear
Ninja Knife Fighting, by R. Kelly Jr. Hill
Pananandata Knife Fighting, by Amante P, Sr. Marinas
Tanto : Japanese Knives and Knife Fighting, by Russell Maynard
Sticks
Modern Arnis : Filipino Art of Stick Fighting, by Remy A. Presas, et al
Stick Fighting, by Masaaki Hatsumi
One of the best all-around books on stick-fighting out there. Gives good theory and practice for practitioners of all styles of stick fighting. Well worth getting.
Stick Fighting : Self-Defense, by Bruce Tegner
Stick-Fighting : Sport Forms, by Bruce Tegner
Fatal Flute and Stick Forms : Wah Lum Kung Fu, by Poi Chan
Jodo-Way of the Stick, by Michael Finn
Traditional Aikido : Sword Stick Body Arts : Basic Techniques Vol 1, by M Saito
Chinese Sword (or various types)
Broadsword Chinese Weapon of Self Defense, by Eric Lee
A new type of Chinese taijiquan : taijiquan 48 & taiji sword 32 : Chinese shadow boxing with martial arts theories, pictures and fine descriptions, by Ch°un-fang Ho
Tai Chi Thirteen Sword: A Sword Master's Guide, by Stuart A. Olson
If not, you can use the below search box for attempt to find specific titles not listed above----good luck! (And if you find any other Weapons books that look interesting, please let me know.)
